Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

The floor is old and has no plywood underneath.

2007-10-30 06:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by buidavid@sbcglobal.net 1

I need to change out the phone line that runs from my phone jack to the interface box outside my house. Will I get shocked doing it? I know there is no breaker to shut the line down and I think I remember that it is a non-powered line so it should be fine but I thought that I better check. Also I have to replace my thermostat in the house. That I assume is powered but I have gotten varied responses as to whether or not I need to shut down a breaker to do it and avoid getting shocked or shorting something out. Any ideas?

2007-10-30 06:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by frankhenrikson 1

A friend lives out in the country and her home in being invaded by electrical cord eating mice - in spite help from her cat. My friend won't put out anything to kill the mice, so needs to protect the wires. What can be used? Will a metal pipe/tube ruin any of the electrical properties of the cords. If the cords are put in a box, how much is heat build up (ie fire) a concern?

We need ideas! She lives in the bottom of a valley with no TV, radio or cell phone reception. The satellite Internet is her only link with outside world!

Thanks!

VC

2007-10-30 05:24:47 · 5 answers · asked by books2091 1

Can anyone tell me the approximate cost of having a contractor build a 3 car garge with an apartment above it? The apartment would be about 700 sq. ft. and have cheaper fixtures, carpet, cabinets, etc. Nothing special, vinyl siding, flat lot. I was thinking 25K-30K, or am I way off base?

2007-10-30 05:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

You would think they would balance quality with price, but it seems price prevails.

2007-10-30 04:50:12 · 8 answers · asked by bphil 2

2007-10-30 04:08:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

and heating my up stairs neighbours house they always boast that they really don't need to heat there rooms how do i keep the heat in my flat

2007-10-30 00:47:48 · 12 answers · asked by Mea 5

It's been used about 4-5x/year for 7 years. After this last time, the inside looks like it's peeling. I'm guessing this is some sort of paint/coating as opposed to build up. Should it be peeled off or not? If so, what, if anything, should it be coated with?

2007-10-30 00:40:59 · 3 answers · asked by miss v 2

My dark blue marble effect worktop has heat rings and other scratches. I don't want the expense of replacing it so I would appreciate some suggestions as to how I could repair it.

2007-10-30 00:19:14 · 5 answers · asked by Richard M 1

I have a window unit heater/AC in my apartment. However, my smoke alarm turns on within minutes of me turning on my heater. The AC works fine on the same unit, just "heat mode" sets off the alarm. Any suggestions? I asked my apartment but they're taking forever, so I thought I'd come here...

2007-10-29 23:13:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

house had it.. was it toxic or bad to breathe?

2007-10-29 21:37:38 · 6 answers · asked by SGPearlGirl 3

Now its winter, what times of day and night does everyone else put their heating on? i put mine on at 6am-9am and then 4-7pm but its still cold uppstairs for the kids? does anyone leave theirs on 24 hours a day?

2007-10-29 20:25:49 · 16 answers · asked by azil_jesani 1

So, I have a sliding glass door to my backyard from my bedroom. This door shuts almost completely, but there is a visible gap towards the bottom of the door. At its widest point, its about half of an inch. This wouldn't be a big problem, except for the fact that I live in Buffalo and it's already starting to get in the 40s here. How should I go about fixing this gap? I'm not exactly the biggest handyman, but I was thinking using cauck or something to put there. Also, any suggestions on insulating these windows/glass doors for the winter? Thanks!

2007-10-29 17:04:21 · 2 answers · asked by Tony G 2

I got a ring on my counter in my bathroom from some crazy glue, and I can't seem to remove it, any tips??

2007-10-29 16:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to rewire my home. It is over 100 years old and has a fuse box with 4-20 amp fuses. The power comes in through a line which splits into four insulators attached to a board.

I spoke with an electrician and he said the first thing I need to do is call the provider (Virginia Power/Dominion) and ask for a "Power Up".

Before I call, I'd like to understand what I'm asking for. It's a small house in which I have lived in for 27 years. I have learned to live with the circuits (no microwave while the computer is on). I don't plan on doing anything big-just would like more outlets.

Will this "Power Up'" cost me money and what do I need to know before I call?

2007-10-29 16:13:01 · 4 answers · asked by ditsyquoin 4

We just turned our heat on for the first time season, what temperature should we leave the thermastat on when we go to bed?

2007-10-29 15:21:09 · 30 answers · asked by BostonBlondie 2

I am trying to instal a new drain line from my tub to the house's main line. I cannot unscrew the original drain from the tub - it is disconnected from the overflow, etc. The drain is a very hard metal, possibly iron - I broke my screwdriver trying to pry it up. I have a Brasscraft drain wrench that I can't get any torque on. (a little background on what I have already tried.) Any suggestions?

2007-10-29 13:48:28 · 5 answers · asked by jdubs52 1

to turning it off? less energy will be used to kick the heat back up to a normal temp if it is just turned down ?

2007-10-29 13:44:07 · 5 answers · asked by curious 1

When I was young, my mom used to wax our hardwood floors by pouring some clear liquid (Brite?) on them and spreading it with a Swiffer-type thing. It made them VERY shiny, and she didn't have to remove it w/mineral spirits, or buff it or anything. I can't find out what kind of product this was - or if it even exists anymore. I don't want to use paste wax, or a buffer machine, just want shiny wood floors.

2007-10-29 11:58:47 · 5 answers · asked by DeeDee 3

this would be an exit onto a flat roof .

2007-10-29 09:33:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 08:59:02 · 10 answers · asked by Money 1

I know that if I purchase a stacked portable washer and electric dryer unit I could use it without a laundry hook up in my apartment. But is there anyway to make a full size electric washer & dryer work well without a laundry hook up in the apartment (any way to hook it up like a portable?) .

2007-10-29 08:36:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The metal part of the lightbulb is stuck in the fixture (on the ceiling) How do I get it out?? I could call mainteneance but I have a feeling the solution is simple....

2007-10-29 08:30:40 · 9 answers · asked by NuMi 2

2007-10-29 07:38:33 · 4 answers · asked by Dak B 2

I live in a NYC apt in an old building that has steam heat. BR is about 13X17 w/10 ft ceilings. I need a humidifier that will really make a dent, as I get terrible respiratory infections from the dry air. Does anyone have recommendations?

2007-10-29 07:09:12 · 2 answers · asked by Daniel F 2

I have 600V 12/2 wire with ground running from my circuit breaker box to where I will be installing my baseboard heater. Am I correct in believing that this will support a baseboard heater running on 220V and putting out 2000 Watts? Do I need to do anything special to make it work, besides just hook up the heater. Please help. Thanks.

2007-10-29 07:07:29 · 5 answers · asked by I wanna talk to Samson 3

It seems to be jammed or something. When I rock back, it just stops. I've tried turning the knob underneath the chair, but it does not budge.

2007-10-29 06:13:33 · 1 answers · asked by blueandgold2121 2

2007-10-29 06:08:29 · 4 answers · asked by tonyjhodge 1

This is the type compressor used to power small air powered tools. Electrically powered, I am concerned about the compressor itself. Sorry to ask, but I misplaced the manual.

2007-10-29 05:18:57 · 3 answers · asked by terrellfastball 6

Detached garage cement block const. built into a bank.
Top of rear wall is just above grade.
Sides are 50% into bank.
Rear wall is cracked & bowing in middle approx 6", starting about half way up, now clearing part of plate & ceiling rafter.
Plan on cutting out & replacing bowed section while supporting roof.
Would appreciate suggestions on how to fill void after teardown, rebuild/ reinforce wall that will resist bowing in future & also minimize seepage.
Garage is about 50 years old , wall always had cracks but bowing has gotten worse last couple of years.
Does not appear to be in danger of collapse
Thanks.

2007-10-29 03:22:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous